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Architectural Carving
Below are samples of some of my carving, both finished and "in process." I am adept at matching many styles. Where carvings look less refined it is by design and served to meet my clients' wishes. I can carve on turned and flat surfaces. Design is another skill I bring to the process. All of the design for the turnings and carving on the pictured stairways is mine. The acanthus filigree design was a form from which a mold was taken to create an applique. I, therefore, carved the leaves separately and then glued them to a flat background. I use many kinds of tools in my work including a Lancelot, various flex shaft tools, a die grinder, tiny burrs in a motorized handpiece, and traditional hand chisels. The chisels are my favorite. Hand carving is a tedious yet zen-like process that I find tremendously enjoyable and rewarding.
Walnut Stair Brackets
Walnut Starter Newel Post
Newel Post Detail
Newel Post Detail
Newel Post Detail
Walnut, Rope Twist Balusters and Intermediate Newel Posts
Walnut Mantle Shelf
Newel Post Detail
Newel Post Detail
Walnut Newel Post
Based, Acanthus Leaf Filagree
Acanthus Filagree Detail
10' Stair Posts, Acanthus Leaf and Rope Twist Carving
Walnut, Shorter Newels
Curved Rail Section in Process
Pair of Volutes
Upeasing, Walnut
Volute and Upeasing, Mahogany